Redwood Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Minnesota
Redwood Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,482 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.97¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 28% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Redwood Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $129.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $194.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $259.40 |
Redwood Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +4% change in the average residential rate (12.20¢ → 12.66¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Redwood Electric Co-op | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 235 | 188 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.05 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 44 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 23 | 92 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Redwood Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 69 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray | 354 | 27 | 3,967 | 2025-11-17 |
| Lyon | 76 | 17 | 1,594 | 2025-11-17 |
| Redwood | 31 | 10 | 497 | 2025-12-30 |
| Cottonwood | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2025-11-17 |
| Brown | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2025-11-12 |
Redwood Electric Co-op service area
Redwood Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in Minnesota and 6 ZIP codes.
Brown, Cottonwood, Lyon, Murray, Redwood
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 96% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Redwood Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,188,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 135,760 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15750 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Redwood Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Redwood Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 12.97¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 20% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 28% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Redwood Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $327 a month. The average Redwood Electric Co-op home uses 2,524 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $130.
How many customers does Redwood Electric Co-op have?
Redwood Electric Co-op serves 4,482 residential customers in Minnesota, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Redwood Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Redwood Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 55 min (SAIDI) over 1.05 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 23 min. The Minnesota average was 3 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Redwood Electric Co-op before making decisions.